Google Play is getting AI-sorted search results, a 'You' tab and short-form K-dramas

Google is announcing several updates to Google Play in an attempt to shift the app store from "a place to download apps" to "an experience." Many of the changes are powered by AI, [...]

This Dyson heater and fan is one of my favorite purchases, and now it's on sale for Black Friday

If I didn't already have this heater and fan (and others, we'll get to that), this would be a Black Friday deal I snap up immediately. My beloved Dyson AM09 heater and fan is back on sale fo [...]

The soap opera never died. It just moved to your phone.

Microdramas are the fastest-growing entertainment format in America, and they live on your phone — not Netflix, not network TV, but in your pocket. [...]

The AI that took their jobs is now renting their faces, for $15

In China, the AI boom that put actors and models out of work has found a new use for them. It is renting their faces. A growing set of platforms now pays people $15 to $700 to license their likeness f [...]

This Dyson heater and fan is one of my favorite devices, and now it's on sale for Black Friday

Most people think of vacuums or viral hair styling devices when they think of Dyson, but I think of heaters and fans. That's because one of my favorite pieces of tech in my home is this Dyson AM0 [...]

Amazon Music's Fan Groups are a refreshingly old-school way to share and find tunes

Amazon is in the middle of rolling out Alexa+, the long-awaited, AI-infused update for its voice assistant. At the same time, the company has also been giving a fair bit of attention to Amazon Music, [...]

My beloved Dyson AM09 heater and fan is 40 percent off for Prime Day

Believe it or not, October Prime Day is actually a good time to save on Dyson devices. Plenty of cordless vacuums are on sale this year, as well as a few viral hair stylers. But, none of those top my [...]

The Morning After: Apple might skip iOS 19, straight to iOS 26

According to Bloomberg, the next versions of Apple’s operating systems may be labeled by year, starting now. It makes sense. At this point, we’ve got VisionOS 2, watchOS 11, macOS 15, iOS 18 and i [...]

The best air purifier for 2025

You’ve probably heard the statistics about indoor air being more polluted than outdoor air. Cleaning products, pet dander, cooking emissions off-gassing furniture and decor — they all contribute. [...]